Computer Help for Seniors

Special Class Notes 2/25/2020 Apple 5 Watch - safety device that includes fall detection, automatic emergency calling, quick dial emergency services, pulse rate, etc. $499 must also buy a monthly cellular plan $10-25/month https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch Need help setting up the watch, call apple or visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204505 Troubleshooting 101 - my device is not responding Step 1. Try to Close or Quit Step 2. Macintosh Force Quit (Command + Option + ESC) or Windows Task Manager/End Process (CTRL + ALT + DELETE) Lastly, Step 3. Hold down the power button for 30 seconds to shut down everything and start fresh www.SFCT.net - Visit to access class notes Next Month Special Class Topic - Logging into the SF Public Library Website to reserve books, check out eBooks to get delivered to your Kindle, iOS device or computer and check out Audiobooks. Get your library number and PIN/Passcode. Visit https://sfpl.org/services/a

Macintosh Notes February 18, 2020 Change the size of the mouse arrow/cursor Open System Preferences Go to Accessibility Go to Display Drag the Slider to change the size of the arrow/cursor Accessibility allows the user to changes specific settings related to the visual appearance/interaction with the computer. How can I enlarge the text on a web page Hold Command and Tap + Reduce the Size Hold Command and Tap - Go back to the original size Hold Command and Tap 0 (zero) View the Applications that are open to reduce the Spinning rainbow pinwheel Look on the dock for icon with a small black dot below it OR  Hold Command and Tap Tab to see all the open applications, then while holding Command press tab to jump between the applications in the list To quit the application Go to the name of the application and choose Quit from the Menu OR Hold Command and Tap Q Force Quit if the Application is stubborn and does not quit using the reg

iOS notes for 2/11/20 Get rid of a split screen in Safari Look for the screen that has only one tab open Tap the x to close the screen Get rid of all tabs in calendar Hold you finger on the two squares and choose close all tabs Share text or a photo via email or messages Select the text by holding your finger on a word and drag the circle to the front and end of what you want to select Choose Share from the 3 options Choose how to share Fill in the needed information Send it Check that your device is on the newest iOS Go to settings Then general And then software update Download and install as needed or look to see if you're on iOS 12 or 13 Verify you are only syncing one calendar, address book and notes Verify which account has the information you want to keep Go to settings and iCloud to turn off the Apple syncs you don't want Or Go to settings and then passwords and accounts and then the service like gmail, yahoo, etc and turn